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Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Me-Made-May'15! SIGN UP HERE

Yes indeed my friends, here it is! 2015's official Me-Made challenge that celebrates all the love and hard work that so many of us put into crafting unique, special handmade clothing and accessories. If you want to improve your relationship with your me-made items, then this challenge is for you!

What is Me-Made-May'15?

Me-Made-May'15 (#mmmay15 for social media interaction) is a challenge designed to encourage people who sew/knit/crochet/refashion/upcycle garments for themselves to actually wear and love them. The me-made and self-stitched challenges have been taking place for five years now and they work on both a personal and community level. The participants decide the specifics of their own challenge pledge, so that the month is appropriate and challenging for them (more on this below). For example, a very common pledge is for a participant to aim to wear one self-stitched or refashioned garment each day for the duration of May 2015. The participants can also choose to document their challenge with daily photos (though this is in no way compulsory for taking part) and share them with other participants (more on this below).

What isn't Me-Made-May'15?

The Me-Made-May challenges are NOT all about taking daily outfit photographs. However, many participants do choose to document their challenge with daily/weekly/as-often-as-you-like photos and share them on their blog if they have one or on Flickr or Pinterest if they are a member. The challenge is about wearing your handmade clothing more often than you usually do, if you choose to take documentation photos, then that is fabulous and we'd love to see 'em, but taking photos isn't necessary or compulsory and really isn't the point of the challenge.

Me-Made-May also isn't reason to panic-sew/make anything. This challenge is about wearing the items that you have already created, not about stock-piling more makes. However, if you want to use taking part in the challenge as the kick in the butt you need to finally hem that half-finished skirt, or rework an ill-fitting garment, then great. Remember, this challenge is meant to be fun, and panic-anything isn't fun!

A competition. It doesn't matter how many self-stitched items you already have or haven't. You can take part even if you just have one solitary self-made item! You just need to set your pledge to make it challenging for YOU, no matter what criteria other participants have set themselves.

I haven't taken part in any of these before, why should I take part?

Ohh, there are squillions of reasons why you might choose take part! They may include:

Do your handmade items often get left in the wardrobe rather than worn as part of your everyday wardrobe? Participating in this challenge can give you a bit of a nudge to help you to integrate your self-stitched items into your daily life.

This challenge may also be useful for discovering the 'holes' in your wardrobe so in the future you are able to focus your precious garment-creating time towards making things that will be useful.

If you feel that what you tend to wear, day-to-day, doesn't really suit you or represent who you are, this challenge is a way to spend a month focussing on getting out of your wardrobe rut.

You may enjoy an excuse to focus on finishing off lingering UFOs (un-finished objects), or to start a project you've had on your mind for ages.

If you have been creating clothing for some time and already wear a lot of your me-mades, this challenge might help you to bring newer self-stitched items into regular rotation. If you tend to make all kinds of garments, you may even want to see if you can get by all month entirely without shop-bought garments.

There is also guaranteed to be a lovely online community of fellow participants to give support, advice and inspiration.

I've taken part in these in the past, why should I take part this year?

Did you enjoy it last time/the previous times you took part?

If the answer is 'Yes': Then you'll have lots of fun again this year, whilst challenging yourself in a different way and learning something new about yourself and your style/skills/preferences/wardrobe. You just need to think about how you can alter and/or amp up your pledge specifics to get the most out of this year's challenge.

If the answer is 'No': Well if that's a 'no' because the challenge you set yourself was too hard, then that is easily rectified this time round; set your pledge so that it is tricky but do-able. If it's a 'no' because you didn't enjoy the pressure you felt to take photos each day, then simply don't worry about documenting your challenge with photos. You'll learn lots of lessons and get satisfaction from taking part in the challenge and completing your pledge, not from the documentation of it (although some participants have found that seeing the daily images of themselves has really helped them figure out what suits them and what doesn't work so well). If you'd like to do a little bit of documenting, then why not just photograph your favourite outfit/garment you wore at the end of the week, or some other version that doesn't make you feel under pressure. But seriously, if you didn't like taking part in it and don't want to try again, fair enough!

Ok, you've convinced me, how do I sign up?
All you have to do is copy the pledge below and post it in the comments section of this post adapted to include your details and the personal specification of your challenge before 1st May:

'I, (insert name here and blog address if you have one), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear......................................................... each day for the duration of May 2015'
Points to consider when creating your pledge:

This is YOUR challenge, write the pledge any way you want, just remember: IT IS A CHALLENGE and not meant to be easy or what you do usually. In the past I have received the odd comment saying 'Oh, I already do this so I may as well sign up', however those people had clearly missed the point which is to challenge yourself, and therefore they would be unlikely to learn very much or feel much satisfaction at the end of the month.

THIS IS NOT A COMPETITION. It is a personal attempt to achieve a better relationship with your handmade creations, which you may or may not choose to share with the creative online community. What I mean is, don't set a pledge that you've seen other people make that sounds good but in reality is unobtainable for you and your lifestyle. For example, if you have to wear a uniform for work each day, you may prefer to pledge to wear self-stitched items at the weekends or days off only.

There's no rush to sign up immediately, as long as you do so before 1st May. Have a think for a while about your current relationship with your creations, then think how you might want to improve that relationship.

If you have taken part before, or already wear a fair amount of self-made clothing and/or accessories, think how you can up the ante from the standard 'one self-stitched garment a day' pledge. How about wearing two or more self-made garments each day? Or pledge to try making a new type of garment by the end of the month to wear on the final day? Or pledge to finish all your UFO's by 31st May? Pledge to focus on wearing your 'meh' garments to see if you can fall back in love with some of them? Pledge to only wear separates to force yourself to get creative with your mix-and-matching? Pledge to only wear each garment or garment-combo once? Pledge to wear an outfit including one sewn or knitted garment AND one refashion each day? There are near-infinite ways to amp things up for yourself.

If you have a blog, why not re-post your pledge there so your readers and followers can see what you are up to and be inspired by your endeavour? Please include a link to this post so others can also sign-up if they are interested. If there's one thing I've learnt from these challenges, the more people involved, the better the party!

I've signed up, what do I do now then?

Nothing in particular until 1st May 20145, except let an underlying sense of excitement brew! You may decide to finish up that UFO, but please people, NO PANIC-SEWING/MAKING NECESSARY OR CONDONED!!

If you would like to advertise your participation on your blog if you have one, why not treat yourself to the addition of the Me-Made-May'15 widget/gadget/button? The code can be found at the top of the right hand column of this blog's home page. The widget/gadget/button not only looks cute, but it shows other participants/potential-participants at a glance that you are taking part this year. Plus when clicked on, it will ping you to this sign-up post so others can read what this whole damn thing is about without you needing to go into too much of an explanation yourself. If you aren't sure how to apply/insert a widget/gadget/button code, check this post for explanations for Blogspot/Blogger and Wordpress blogs.

How do I interact with other participants throughout the challenge?

If you would like to see what other participants are up to throughout the month and/or show others how you are getting on then there are several ways to do so.

Blogs. If you have a blog, then why not tell/show your readers what you are up to? Reading about others' experiences of these challenges is always so interesting and often useful. If you'd like to discover some blogs of other participants, you will be able to find lots by looking through the comments section of this sign-up post. Some participants like to post their outfit photos on their blogs, and remember if you want to do that but don't have the time or desire to post daily, you could post more manageable summaries once or twice a week, which I prefer to do, or even just at the end of the month.

Flickr. If you wish to be a part of the Me-Made-May'15 Flickr group, head over there and request membership. I'll 'let you in' within two days so you can begin posting your outfits/garments from 1st May. If you wish to start a discussion over there before 1st May, please feel free to do so! If you choose not to sign up to the Flickr group, you will still be able to see all the photos added by other participants and read the discussions being had over there, however you will not be able to comment on the photos or add to the discussions. The Flickr groups are always heaps of fun and such a lovely way to see lots of participants all in one go participating in different countries and climates. Plus it can be a fabulous way to discover new inspirational bloggers and blogs to follow, and generally make some new e-friends!

Pinterest. After the popularity of last year's, this year we have a Me-Made-May'15 Pinterest board. To pin your garment/outfit pictures on there, you will need to 'follow' the board. It'll take up to two days for you to be allowed access, so don't panic if you can't pin on there immediately. Please add the #mmmay15 hashtag to your pins.

Twitter and Instagram. It would also be totally ace if Twitter and Instagram users posted about and discussed the challenge using the #mmmay15 hashtag.

Anything else I should know?
HAVE FUN!!!! This challenge is meant to be explorative, illuminating and beneficial, but above that it's meant to be fun! Getting dressed can often be fun, and if you haven't felt any clothes-based fun for a while, why not see if this challenge can help inject some of that back? 'Hanging out' online with the other participants can be a big part of that fun by seeing what they are wearing (either by visiting their personal blogs or through the Flickr group, Pinterest board or via Twitter and Instagram) and by sharing your own unique take on this challenge.

If you are concerned or confused about any aspect of this challenge, please email me at sozoblog (at) g mail (dot) com.

I, Beth Holmes of www.sewingsoothesthesoul.blogspot.co.uk sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2015. I endeavour to wear at least one self-stitched or refashioned garment or accessory each day for the duration of May 2015.

I, Caroline from CJ Made http://carolinejoynson.blogspot.co.uk/, sign up as a participant on Me-Made-May 2015. I endeavour to wear one me-made garment from Monday - Friday for the duration of May 2015.

I, Catherine from http://clothesandsewing.blogspot.co.uk sign up as a participant on Me-Made-May 2015. I endeavour to wear a cardigan I have knitted at least once a week for the duration of May 2015, and refashion at least one of my dresses into skirts by the end of May. I already wear Me Made everyday but I don't wear my knitted cardigans enough and I overwear a ratty old shop bought cardigan....

I, Lindsay of www.lindsaywoodward.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made garment each day for the duration of May 2015 and to document my progress and do my best not to repeat outfits.

'I, Judy Edmonds of sheeprustling.blospot.com.au, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear...one hand-made item (clothing, jewellery, accessory, whatever!) each day for the duration of May 2015'

I wanna play along - Mostly because I need to figure out what the holes are... I sew most of my clothes but never feel I have anything to wear, maybe I sew the wrong stuff!No blogging will be going on but I do instagram.I, Tina of https://instagram.com/insta.granny/ sign up as participant of Me-Made-May '15. I will wear at least one me-made garment each day for the duration of May 2015.

So excited! I missed out last year because I had a baby at the beginning of May, and figured I'd probably do well to get dressed, never mind worry about what to wear. Off to think about my challenge now...

'I, Kate Carvalho of mswabisabi.blogspot.co.nz sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one me-made garment each day for the duration of May 2015'. I also endeavour to wear every one of my me-made items in my wardrobe at least once during the month of May

I, Mackenzie of http://rainandmoon.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I will endeavor to clean out my closet through the month of May 2015, in order to make my handmade clothing more accessible and wearable.

I, Michee Rose, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavor to wear mostly me-made garments each day for the duration of May 2015.(By "mostly" I mean wearing a me-made dress but maybe a store-bought cardigan. Or me-made skirt and cardigan with a store-bought tee/tank. I'm not going to bog myself with basics that I already own.)

I, Helen of justsewtherapeutic.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one me made garment every day and only me-made knitwear and knickers for the duration of May 2015!

'I, Julia from julia's blog, http://juliacroyden.blogspot.co.uk/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade piece of clothing every day, without repeating an entire outfit, each day for the duration of May 2015'

I, Meris of The Fabric Alchemist (www.fabricalchemist.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I pledge to wear at least one me-made or me-modified item everyday in May. (Exceptions being when I am cleaning the house, working in the yard, or moving boxes.)

I Laurie of http://www.sewexhausted.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear one handmade or upcycled item each day for the duration of May 2015! :) This will be my first complete month of wearing something every day!

I, Katie of Creative Counselor (www.creative-counselor.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade items each work day and all handmade items each weekend day for the duration of May 2015

I, NancyD of sewinginsurfcity.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear only me-made each day for the duration of May 2015. I know I won't be able to totally keep to my pledge, but I want a spur to tackle different kinds of garments (e.g., lingerie, jackets, and more exercise gear).

I, Shauni from The Magnificent Thread (http://magnificent-thread.blogspot.co.uk/), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear one handmade garment each day for the duration of May 2015

I always love Me Made May! But I just had a baby and almost none of my me-mades fit, so I'm going to have to go easy on myself for this one:

'I, Mikhaela Reid of Polka Dot Overload, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear a me-made item at least three days per week for the duration of May 2015 (well, at least until I have to return to work at the end of the month)'.

I, Liberty of http://levagabondage.blogspot.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour that 2/3ds of each of my outfits worn for the duration of May 2015 shall be made by me, and to not repeat any 2/3ds within each calendar week.

'I, Kirsty of kirstycrafts.co.uk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least 1 handmade item each day for the duration of May 2015 and wear completely me made for at least one of the many birthday celebrations I have to attend in May'

'I, Natalie (IG @brownestbear, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear one me made item on my days off for the duration of May 2015' I'm new to dressmaking and so far have not really made many practical items.....which is not helpful when I'd like to make the move to the majority handmade wardrobe!! Exciting times ahead 😊

'I, Nadine Bennett of seaminglysensationalsewing.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear or use one newly sewn/embroidered item each day for the duration of May 2015'. Check out my blog for more of my personal guidelines, looking forward to the challenge!

I, Veronica Darling at www.veronicadarling.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear one garment each day for the duration of May 2015. And recap my week on Instagram & my blog.

Voila! I know I've done SSS but not MMM... or maybe the first one? Time flies!

Hi Zoe!'I, Caroline, of Caroline Paradigm Design - www.carolineparadigmdesign.blogspot.co.uk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one item of me-made clothing each day for the duration of May 2015'

I, aem2 of PhysicsGirl on the Loose, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least two me-made or refashioned items (sewn, crochet, or jewellery) each day for the duration of May 2015.

Oh what the hell :-) 'I, Tereza of www.terepix.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I and/or my children will endeavour to wear at least one me-made garment each day for the duration of May 2015'.This might turn out a bit repetitive, as I always forget to sew for myself.. but it might motivate me to finally make myself some pretty breastfeeding-compatible tops or a dress;-)I'll be blogging about this, and maybe post pics on Instagram (another thing I have been wanting to get back to..).Thanks for the idea Zoe, and see you in May!

Just the kick up the butt I need! I, Hazel Dickinson of www.ahomesewnrecycledvintagelife.blogspot.com pledge to sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2015. I endeavour to wear at least five self-stitched or refashioned garments or accessory in 7 days for the duration of May 2015.

'I, Frankie Carson of www.knitwits-owls.blogspot.co.uk sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least 1 me made or refashioned item each day for the duration of May 2015 providing my washing machine can cope and also counting pyjamas! X

'I, Gill, of http://vintagerockchick-gill.blogspot.co.uk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one at least one me-made item of clothing (sewn or knitted) each day for the duration of May 2015 and at least one of those each week to be a frock! (I've made loads and don't wear them often enough)

I, Julia (who hasn't been blogging in years), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear several handmade garments each day for the duration of May 2015.As an additional challenge I would like to take an unloved handmade item every week and refashion or reuse it in some way.

I, Lauren Digby of www.ladysewalot.blogspot.co.uk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavor to wear at least one handmade garment each day for the duration of May 2015 and try not to have any outfit repeats.

Yippeee! Me-Made-May '15 is gearing up! I learned so very much from last year's MMM.

I, Sue of A Colourful Canvas sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2015. My intention is to wear an article of clothing that I have sewn a minimum of five days a week for the month of May. I also intend to assess what me-mades work well for me, and what me-made holes are in my wardrobe.

This project was extremely helpful to me last year, and I look forward to another month of discovery and ah-ha moments!

I, Carole of www.thepatternhack.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one item of me made clothing at least five days per week for the duration of May 2015'

I, Isabelle, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one piece of handmade garment each day for the duration of May 2015. I don't have a blog but I'll happily share my outfits on Instagram (https://instagram.com/besabelle/)

'I, Meg www.nutmegster.com , sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear 1 item I've made or work on sewing 1 item for my wardrobe each day for the duration of May 2015. Follow my endeavors on instagram @nutmegster if you'd like!'

This is the 3rd year I've participated in this. Yay! It's back! Thanks so much for organizing this again!

'I, Lovenicky from http://lovenicky-froufrou.blogspot.ca/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least 2 self-made/self-refashioned items each day for the duration of May 2015'

'I, Thea/i heart mon ami, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear one piece of clothing made by me each day for the duration of May 2015 as well as work on building me me-made wardrobe by making a new dress, a new top and undies by May 31st'

I, Johannah, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one piece of handmade garment each day for the duration of May 2015. I don't have a blog but I'll happily share my outfits on Instagram (https://instagram.com/johannahmb)

Post baby and as a working mom I barely have time to sleep much less sew! Nonetheless, I am still excited to be part of MMM15 and challenge myself. Hence:'I, Adeline of Adesays.wordpress.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to sew 4 staple wardrobe items and wear as many handmade items for the month of May.’

I, Skylure of darkdarkdungeon.tumblr.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear AT LEAST one me-made garment each day for the duration of May 2015. Ill be posting there and on instagram @imyrdungeonmaster !! Good luck everyone!! Cant wait to see all the goods ~

I, Rochelle New of Lucky Lucille, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’15. I endeavor to wear at least one hand-sewn item (ideally making up the main portion of my outfit) each day for the duration of May 2015.

I wrote more about my pledge goals and stipulations, here: http://luckylucille.com/2015/04/my-me-made-may-pledge-and-progress/

I, Katie of Handmade Threads (http://handmadethreads.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavor to wear at least one me-made garment (and let's be honest, probably more than one) each day for the duration of May 2015!

I, Alexandra of www.instagram.com/ahlix sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2015. I endeavor to wear as many of my handmade items for the duration of May 2015. Im actually curious to see how many or how little my me-mades are!!!!!This is my first MMM.....SO excited. 😜

'I, Roobeedoo of www.roobeedoo.blogspot.co.uk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear me-made clothes that bring me joy (ooh - there's the catch!) each day for the duration of May 2015'

I, Lizzy Harley of www.SongoftheStitch.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I will endeavour to wear one me made garment each day for the duration of May '15, and further challenge myself to make my first shirt!

I, Tyrion Miskell, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear 1 garment made by me each day for the duration of May 2015. This is the first time I will go social with my projects, a really big deal!!!

I, Kat of House of Lane (www.houseoflane.com), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear one me made item each day for the duration of May 2015. I also endeavour to complete 4 of my autumn/winter capsule wardrobe projects during the month of May.

I, Anne-Rose, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear 3 me-made garments each week for the duration of May 2015. I also aim to complete 2 unfinished items during the month of May.

Now I finally don't have to wear a uniform I can take part! 'I, Zoe of zewing.wordpress.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeaviur to wear two me made garments each week for the duration of May 2015'

I've been looking forward to this! Thanks, Zoe, for hosting it again. This year, I want to use MMM to gauge how cohesive my self-made wardrobe is, so to that end:"I, Danielle of onesmallstitchtoday.blogspot.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear a me-made outfit (sewn, knitted, refashioned) for ten of the days, at least two me-made garments for ten more, and at least one for the remaining days,"

I, Alexa of almostahippy.blogspot.com sign up as a participant of Me-made-May '15. I will endeavour to wear one item of me made clothing every day for the duration of May 2015. I also endeavour to mend or refashion at least one item a week throughout May.

I, Helen, sign up as a first time participant for Me Made May 2015. I endeavour to wear something I have made, or refashioned, on 20 days in May (and next year I aim to have a large enough me made wardrobe to wear something everyday)

'I, Juliette of http://cuisinecoutureandrocknroll.blogspot.fr/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one hand-sewn, hand-knit or refashioned item of clothing, six days a week, for the duration of May 2015.'

'I Jo Taylor aka JoBird (love reading blogs but not so good at writing them :) ) sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear a garment or garments made by me each day for the duration of May 2015'

I, Lee of theslowsteady (Instagram) and liese2007 (Flickr), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2015. I pledge to joyfully celebrate the positive outcomes of sewing most of my wardrobe. That is my real challenge-- getting myself out of a negative rut. I'll aim to wear 2-3 me-made items daily with no outfit repeats. I'll also aim for daily photos. I know photos aren't the point! But for me this is the only time during the year that I put effort into photo documentation of my makes, and though they are indeed exhausting to execute I've found the daily photos so valuable later for reflection and as a little time capsule.

But of course! Looking so much forward to it, and for the first time: 'I, Sølvi of delfinelise.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear only me-mades each day for the duration of May 2015', no exceptions. This is on! :)

I'm in! 'I, Carolyn from www.fakeitwhileyoumakeit.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade item each day for the duration of May 2015.' Let's do this!

'I, blogless Tanya sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to Wear at least 4 me-made sewn or knitted items a week for the duration of May 2015'. This a first for me, so am very excited!

‘I, Noelle at Pinned in Petaluma (blogs.celebratesonoma.com/pinned), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’15. I endeavour to wear 1 me-made garment each day & keep track of what me-made clothing I wear for the duration of May 2015′

So excited to take part again! I, Lauren of http://www.guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least one handmade item every day for the duration of May 2015 and share my pattern hacks for the Simple Sleeveless Top Pattern from my book.

I, Emily Handler (https://hungarianhousekeeping.wordpress.com/), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavor to wear one handmade or refashioned-by-me item each work day for the duration of May 2015.

I, Veronika from http://b-rouchka.blogspot.fr/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear me-made clothes each day for the duration of May 2015. Looking forward to this challenge! Bises

I, Lisette of What Would Nancy Drew Wear at wwndw.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear one me-made item each day for the duration of May 2015. I've done this same pledge every time I've participated but last year was the first year that I actually succeeded!

I, Viveca of overdevelopedsenseofenlightenment.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavor to wear at least one me-made garment (sewn or knitted) each day for the duration of May 2015.

I, Kittee Berns (kitteekake on Instagram), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear a hand sewn, stitched, embellished, crocheted or knit article of clothing each day for the duration of May 2015. I hope to wear mostly things I've made myself, but will also wear items made by loved ones, too.

'I Rachael (Raches on Instagram and Flickr), sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear one me-made garment (sewn or knitted) each day for the duration of May 2015. I will also endeavour to construct at least one piece of clothing each week throughout May.

'I, Claire Bullion of SibylNutmeg.co.uk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least 1 me made garment each day for the whole of May 2015! Can't wait - thanks for running it again!

I, Melanie from made-by-melanie.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15.

I endeavour to wear a me-made garment once a week for the duration of May 2015 (I don't have enough for everyday, and this is a challenge for me as I feel "funny" wearing anything I've made out of the house...or even in the house).

I, Su of http://whosewssusews.blogspot.co.uk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear at least two me made garments each day for the duration of May 2015, wearing as many of my me made clothes as possible through the month.

'I, Hannah of hannahjanefellows.blogspot.co.uk sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear memade clothing as much as possible for the duration of May 2015. I will also be re-evaluating my handmade wardrobe and making some new garments to fill in the gaps and documenting it on my blog.'

'I, Penny Hooper, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear......all home sewn cloths except bras and gym cloths and photograph my self, which is the hard part! .................................................. each day for the duration of May 2015'

I, Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! - https://imadeit362436.wordpress.com - sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear one handmade item each day for the duration of May 2015. I did this for the first time last year and loved it! This is going to be my chance to find those "holes" in my closet! Thank you for organizing this!

I, Sarah of rootbranchbole.wordpress.com, do hereby and with full ceremony (that's good, right?) sign up for Me-Made May 2015. Here's what I'm gonna do: Wear one handmade garment every day. Pajamas count, but that doesn't make it all that easy. What would make it easy: if I had gotten around to making Ginger jeans. Maybe next year. Cheers, everyone.

I, Chigu of http://nyaroha4.blog118.fc2.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear me-made-clothes every day for the duration of May 2015'And I try to wear in a combination different from MMM14, as much as possible.

So excited! This will be my 2nd year! Thank you Zoe for organizing!'I, Lisa of Lisa's Carolina|Handmade sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear something handmade each day for the duration of May 2015'.

'I, bakutasu from http://bagtasu.tumblr.com/, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear a me-made garment or to take the photograph of the bag which I made at least five times a week for the duration of May 2015'

'I, fuyuko, ( https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/fuyuko_/ ) sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15.Date of wearing handmade clothes in between one month of May 2015 is to take the picture. I record at flickr.

'I, Katrina of http://rollingeyeballs.blogspot.co.uk, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '15. I endeavour to wear only me made clothes with the exception of underwear and outerwear each day for the duration of May 2015'